Senate Republicans reportedly “heavily lobbied” President Trump during the transition to nominate Senate Democrats to cabinet positions, in the hope that they could be succeeded by Republicans — giving Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell more wiggle room in getting legislation passed.

The President-elect will make thank you stops in three key swing states that helped him clinch the presidency, as well as Alabama — a Republican state — where Trump had large crowds and early support from Alabama’s Sen. Jeff Sessions.

Rep. Mark Meadows says House conservatives seek to give the incoming administration space to operate as they settle in their offices and in their focus. “We see our role as being ready and prepped for them.”

“This team will be instrumental in implementing the President-elect’s America First economic plan that will create more than 25 million jobs over the next decade,” reads the Trump press release announcing the intended nominations.

“We’re all working and preparing for this transition in advance of him being sworn in on January 20 and as updates become available we will go and share those with you,” spokesman Jason Miller tells reporters. Transferring the Trump business may be part of that transition.